Clearwater's $84 million waterfront makeover

The Clearwater City Council finally voted to break ground on a grand $84 million project to redevelop the downtown waterfront into a recreation and entertainment space, St. Pete Catalyst reports.

• Coachman Park will be remade into a 24-acre urban waterfront park that includes a bandshell and stage with covered seating for 4,000, playgrounds, shading and solar panels.

The big picture: City leaders hope the project boosts economic activity in downtown Clearwater.